moat
/məʊt/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a deep, wide hole filled with water around a castle or city to keep enemies out.
When to Use
✈️Travel English📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The castle has a moat with fish swimming in it.”
“They had to cross the moat to get to the front gate.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
Related Words
Synonyms:
ditchtrench
Word Family:
moated